The following words and terms, when used in this chapter (relating to Public Notice) shall have the following meanings.

1. (1) Administratively complete application--an application that includes all necessary information for the agency to begin reviewing that application and for the initial notice of the application to be issued by the executive director.
2. (2) Contested case hearing--A proceeding, including occupational licensing hearings, in which the legal rights, duties, or privileges of a person are determined by a state agency after an opportunity for adjudicative hearing.
3. (3) Notice and comment hearing--a meeting held to allow the public to submit formal oral comments on a permit application. A notice and comment hearing is not a contested case hearing.
4. (4) Public comment--Statements, questions, or other information submitted on a pending permit application for the consideration of the commission when reviewing that permit application.
5. (5) Public meeting--A meeting held under §55.154 of this title (relating to Public Meetings) that is intended for the taking of public comments. A public meeting is not a contested case hearing.
6. (6) Response to comment--A written document prepared by the executive director that responds to timely submitted public comments.
7. (7) Request for reconsideration--A request that the commission reconsider the decision of the executive director on a permit application.
8. (8) Technically complete application--an application that has been reviewed by the executive director, the executive director has made a preliminary decision that the application meets all statutory and regulatory requirements, and a draft permit is available for public review.

Source Note:The provisions of this §39.1 adopted to be effective February 18, 2026, 51 TexReg 911.